Google Fiber installations kick off

As reported at the Google Blog, after months of building-in new fiber infrastructure, the Internet search giant announced that it is officially starting to connect homes in Kansas City.

"There are two stages to getting you connected," Google informs its Kansas City customer base via the blog post. "First, we'll pull your fiber from the street to the side of your house; we’ve already done this for several houses in Hanover Heights. Then we'll get in touch with you to schedule the second stage, your in-home installation...If you live in Hanover Heights and see a new box on the side of your house (and have gotten a Google Fiber sticky note on your door), look for an email or phone call from us in the next few days to schedule an appointment. When the installer arrives, he/she will ask you about where you want your devices and then get to work."

Google Fiber has put together a short video to help customers further understand what to expect.

As noted by Light Reading, Google Fiber's 1Gbit/s broadband service carries a price tag of $70 per month, or can be had as part of a subscription TV bundle that starts at $120 per month. A "free" 5Mbit/s downstream and 1Mbit/s upstream service is being pitched to customers who pay a $300 construction fee.

Google's chief FTTH competition in the Kansas City area includes Time Warner Cable, AT&T, SureWest Communications and Comcast.